| Case ID |
f84339f1-5daf-4c93-ac37-1a66ae91b7b0 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition for Leave to Appeal No. 19 of 19 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 05, 1982 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the petitioner's appeal against the Lahore High Court's conviction for offenses under sections 465 and 471 of the Penal Code, affirming that the petitioner had produced a forged document before the court. The court noted the brazen audacity of the petitioner's actions and highlighted the importance of deterring such conduct in the interest of justice. The petitioner was found guilty of filing a forged certificate, and the court maintained that the evidence presented by the defense was unreliable. The decision effectively upheld the integrity of the judicial process and reinforced the consequences of submitting false documents in legal proceedings. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around Ghulam Qadir, a headmaster of a private school, who faced conviction for producing a forged certificate to prove the existence of his school during legal proceedings related to its nationalization. The Supreme Court of Pakistan, led by Justices Aslam Riaz Hussain and Nasim Hasan Shah, reviewed the case and found that the petitioner had failed to substantiate his claims, resulting in a conviction under sections 465 and 471 of the Penal Code. The court emphasized the need to deter fraudulent practices within the legal system, thereby safeguarding the integrity of judicial processes. This case highlights the implications of forgery and the responsibilities of individuals in legal proceedings, serving as a precedent for future cases involving similar offenses. Keywords such as 'forgery', 'judicial integrity', 'legal consequences', and 'Pakistan Supreme Court' are pertinent in understanding the significance of this ruling. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ASLAM RIAZ HUSSAIN,
NASIM HASAN SHAH
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| Lawyers |
Zaman Qureshi, Advocate Supreme Court,
Sh. Abdul Karim, Advocate on-Record
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| Petitioners |
GHULAM QADIR
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1983 SLD 392,
1983 SCMR 616
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
465,
471,
476,
185(3)
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